The Emotions

Chicago: in all its fried, dyed, laid-to-the-side (or perhaps natural) glory.

I was watching my “Best of Soul Train” DVD box-set this weekend (of course), which includes tons of original TV spots for Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen (two black haircare lines manufactured by Chicago’s own Johnson Products). Iconic brands, to be sure. During the glory days of Black Haircare manufacture in Chicago (roughly the late…

November 28, 2011

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Chicago Cultural History, Commentary, Film and Television

Black Business, Black Hair Care, Chicago, chicago black businesses, Johnson Products, Sheila Hutchinson, Soft sheen, Soul Train, The Emotions